Clinical trials: Stigma of Mental Illness
Mental Health Disorder, Social Isolation
Peer Support Intervention to Mitigate Social Isolation and Stigma of Adolescent Motherhood in Zimbabwe
A community-based peer support intervention for adolescent mothers aged 14-18 years in Harare, Zimbabwe was developed and tested in partnership with adolescent mothers, community health workers, and key community stakeholders.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Disorder, Social Isolation, Stigma, Social
- Trial name
- NCT05213182
- Testing
- Young Women of Today
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Mental Disorder, Perinatal
Perinatal Mental Health Care in Switzerland
This qualitative study with quantitative elements examines the health care provided to women who suffered from mental disorder during pregnancy and / or in the first year after birth (i.e. during the perinatal phase).
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Perinatal, Depression, Anxiety Disorders
- Trial name
- MADRE (NCT04185896)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Medication Adherence, Depressive Symptoms
Testing THRIVE 365 for Black Sexual Minority Men (On The Daily)
The primary goal of this study is to test a minority stress model of psychological health outcomes for Black sexual minority men (BSMM) while using and not using a novel intervention named THRIVE 365.
- Conditions
- Medication Adherence, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Emotion Regulation
- Trial name
- OTD (NCT05376397)
- Testing
- iTHRIVE 365
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Depression, Anxiety
Evaluate the Usefulness of Mental Health e-Learning
In this proposal, the investigators plan to study the impact of In this proposal, we plan to study the impact of e-learning on mental health literacy and stigma related to anxiety and depression.
- Trial name
- NCT06393322
- Testing
- Depression e-Learning A, Depression e-Learning B, Anxiety e-Learning A
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Mental Illness Stigma, Psychiatric Nursing
AI Simulation to Reduce Stigma and Enhance Psychiatric Readiness in Nursing Students
Mental illness stigma among nursing students can undermine the quality of care that people with psychiatric conditions receive, and many students feel unprepared for psychiatric practice.
- Trial name
- AI-SIM-PSY (NCT07896538)
- Testing
- AI-Simulation Programme, Standard Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Curriculum
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Disorder
Community Health Worker Training to Reduce Depression and Substance Use Stigma in TB/HIV Care in South Africa
Poor engagement in care contributes to HIV- and TB-related morbidity and mortality in South Africa (SA). Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline lay health workers who work to re-engage patients who are lost to follow-up…
- Conditions
- Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Disorder, Social Stigma, Depression
- Trial name
- Siyakhana (NCT05282173)
- Testing
- Siyakhana CHW Training
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, College Park
Mental Health Disorder, Literacy
The Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Mental Health Literacy and Stigma
Purpose: This study will be conducted to examine the effect of virtual reality training on nurses' mental health literacy and stigma level towards mental illnesses.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Disorder, Literacy, Stigma, Social
- Trial name
- MHLS (NCT06142916)
- Testing
- Vırtual Realıty Traınıng On Mental Health Lıteracy And Stıgma, Classical Education
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Knowledge Gaps, Attitudes
Addiction Psychoeducation for Canadian Muslims
The Canadian Muslim Addiction Program (C-MAP) was designed as a pilot randomized controlled study using quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate culturally and spiritually adapted addiction psychoeducation.
- Conditions
- Knowledge Gaps, Attitudes, Stigma of Mental Illness, Help-seeking Intention
- Trial name
- NCT07865104
- Testing
- Culturally sensitive addiction psychoeducation program, Secular
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 187 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Schizophrenia
Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Anti-stigma Therapy on Illness Perception and Perceived Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Primary Caregivers
This study aims to investigate the relationship between illness insight, self-stigma in patients with schizophrenia, and the awareness and associated stigma experienced by their families, as well as the predictors of these…
- Trial name
- NCT06563752
- Testing
- Participants will use 3D glasses to view VR educational information, routine care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Reducing Stigma Stress Among Parents of Autistic Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that usually becomes apparent in early childhood. Those diagnosed with ASD commonly struggle with social communication and behavioral regulation, often…
- Trial name
- NCT06975163
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stigma Stress Reduction (MBSSR) program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Education University of Hong Kong
PTSD
Pilot Evaluation of AboutFace: Novel Peer Education Resource for Veterans
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the AboutFace peer education website for the purpose of reducing stigma and improving attitudes toward seeking mental health services among Veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT02486692
- Testing
- AboutFace Website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Myths About Bipolar Affective Disorder: The Role of Structured Group Psychoeducation Therapy
This study will examine: 1) The impact of psycho education group therapy sessions relating to beliefs/myths associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) on the emotional wellbeing, clinical course and cognition of individuals…
- Trial name
- BAD (NCT00474357)
- Testing
- Brief Structured Psychoeducation Group Therapy
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lev-Hasharon Mental Healtlh Center
Mental Illness
Effects of Portrayals of Successful Treatment and Role Fulfillment on Mental Illness Stigma
This study aims to measure levels of mental illness stigma based on successful treatment and societal role fulfillment of the individual portrayed with mental illness.
- Trial name
- NCT06509386
- Testing
- Major Depressive Disorder without treatment or role fulfillment, Major Depressive Disorder with treatment but no role fulfillment, Major Depressive Disorder without treatment but with role fulfillment
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Social Skills, Self-Criticism
Development and Pilot Trial of an Intervention to Reduce Disclosure Recipients Negative Social Reactions and Victims Psychological Distress and Problem Drinking
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate an intervention, Supporting Survivors and Self: An Intervention for Social Supports of Survivors of Partner Abuse and Sexual Aggression (SSS).
- Conditions
- Social Skills, Self-Criticism, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03488927
- Testing
- Supporting Survivors and Self: An Intervention for Social Supports of Survivors of Partner Abuse and Sexual Aggression (SSS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Hampshire
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
ESTOCMA: Mental Health Application for Enhancing Mental Health Literacy About Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
The aim of the study is to analyze the efficacy of a mobile health application (app) designed to increase mental health literacy, help seeking attitudes and reduce stigma associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Trial name
- ESTOCMA (NCT04777292)
- Testing
- Use of a mobile health application until app completion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
COMBO Condition, STIGMA Condition
Effects of Internet-based Storytelling Programs in Reducing Mental Illness Stigma With Mediation by Interactivity and Stigma Content
Mental illness stigma has been a concerning issue globally due to its adverse effects on the recovery of people with mental illness and may delay help-seeking for mental health out of the concern of being stigmatized.
- Conditions
- COMBO Condition, STIGMA Condition, INTERACT Condition, CONTROL Condition
- Trial name
- NCT05333848
- Testing
- Internet-based storytelling programs with interactivity and stigma content, Internet-based storytelling programs with stigma content only, Internet-based storytelling programs with interactivity only
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 263 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
Randomized Controlld Trial of Dementia Education Resources for Action
The goal of this intervention trial is to evaluate the effectiveness the online training program Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) in improving Alzheimer's disease and related dementia-(ADRD) knowledge, stigma…
- Trial name
- DERA (NCT07545577)
- Testing
- DERA Online Training Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Depression, Anxiety
Black Youth M.A.T.T.E.R: Positive Youth Development Group Intervention
One in three Black boys born today in the United States will be incarcerated at some point in their lifetime, compared to one in 17 White boys. Black males are more likely to be arrested, convicted, and given unfair sentences.
- Trial name
- BYM (NCT03804242)
- Testing
- Black Youth M.A.T.T.E.R.: Molding Young Advocates While Transforming the School to Prison Pipeline Through Psychological Services Education and Resilience
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Family Caregivers
Application of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-G) to Family Members Caring for Patients With Schizophrenia
The goal of this re-measured quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the effect of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-G) intervention given to caregiver family members of people with schizophrenia on caregiver burden…
- Trial name
- IPT-G (NCT05870384)
- Testing
- Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Substance Use
Harm Reduction in HIV Primary Care for PLWH Who Use Drugs
People living with HIV (PLWH) who use drugs experience significant health disparities including lower rates of retention in HIV care and higher rates of unsuppressed viral load, resulting in secondary infections and increased…
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Substance Use, Stigma, Social
- Trial name
- NCT05404750
- Testing
- Harm Reduction
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 641 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh